SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

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1 Afresh Washing Machine Cleaner Tablet SDS Number: SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Whirlpool Corporation PRODUCT NAME: 2000 N. M-63 PRODUCT NUMBER: Benton Harbor, MI CAS NUMBER: (USA) (CANADA) PRODUCT USE: (For questions and emergencies) or (CHEMTREC) Prepared by: Laboratory Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner W , W , W , W , W NOT APPLICABLE, PRODUCT IS A MIXTURE Washing machine cleaner SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Physical Hazard Classification: Oxidizing Solid: Category 2 Health Hazard Classification: Acute toxicity: Category 4 Skin Irritation: not classified Eye Irritation: Category 2B Labeling: Symbol: Exclamation Mark Signal word: Danger Hazard Statement: Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation. May intensify fire; oxidizer Precautionary Statement: Avoid touching tablet directly. Keep away from heat. Store away from combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustible materials. Wear protective gloves, eye protection and face protection. In case of fire use water or dry chemical to extinguish. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If swallowed: Call a doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. Dispose of contents in accordance with local and/or national regulations. SECTION 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS COMPONENT CAS# CONCENTRATION % Sodium percarbonate Sodium carbonate Glucono-delta-lactone Polyethylene glycol Sodium acetate Page 1 of 5

2 Fragrance Proprietary <1.0 Fragrance ingredients may include those found at NOTE: All components are listed here. SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Routes of entry include: eye, skin, ingestion and inhalation. Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of water for 15 minutes. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Ingestion: Rinse mouth. If swallowed: Call a doctor if you feel unwell. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, get medical attention. Delayed Effects: None known. SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media: Water spray, all-purpose dry chemical, CO2 Hazardous Components of Combustion: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of sulfur. Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Self-Contained breathing apparatus and proper protective clothing should be worn when fighting chemical fires. SECTION 6 ACCIENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions: Depending on extent of release, consider the need for fire fighters/emergency responders with adequate personal protective equipment for cleaning up. Do not eat, drink or smoke while cleaning up. Ensure to protect skin and eyes from accidental exposure during clean-up. Wear protective clothing, safety glasses and gloves. Use a dust mask if dust or fine particles are present. Ensure there is adequate ventilation. Avoid all sources of ignition, hot surfaces and open flames. Environmental precautions: Prevent spills from entering storm sewers or drains and contact with soil. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Eliminate all ignition sources. For large spills, shovel up and transfer to a closable disposal container (i.e. plastic lined fiber drum) and dispose of at an appropriate waste disposal facility in accordance with current applicable laws and regulations. For small spills use a broom Page 2 of 5

3 and sweep into an appropriate disposal container. All spill areas should be flushed with water and dried to ensure no residue is left behind. SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged repeated skin contact and breathing dust. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Conditions for safe storage, including incompatibilities: Store away from all heat and ignition sources in a cool area equipped with an automatic sprinkling system. Ensure adequate ventilation. Store at controlled room temperature, 0-40 o C. Humidity of less than 40% is recommended to maintain product viability. Do not store near strong acids or bases. 2 SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Overview: As with any chemical compositions care should always be used when handling to reduce the chance of dust formation or spillage. Avoid dust formation. Avoid touching the tablet directly. Good personal hygiene practices should always be followed. Wash hands thoroughly after handling this product. Skin protection: If prolonged or repeated skin contact is likely, neoprene gloves should be worn. Good personal hygiene practices should always be followed. Wash hands thoroughly after handling this product. SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: Solid Appearance: White tablet Odor: Citrus Specific Gravity: Vapor Pressure: Vapor Density: Evaporation Rate: Boiling Point: Freezing/Melt point: ph : 9-11 Viscosity: Not applicable Solubility: Soluble in water LogKow: General Stability: Incompatible Materials: Page 3 of 5 SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY This product is stable under normal conditions. Keep away from direct sunlight. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing materials.

4 Avoid contact with strong acids and strong bases. Avoid contact with reactive metals (e.g. sodium, calcium, zinc etc.) Hazardous Polymerization: No Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of sulfur. SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION Acute Toxicity: Test Results Basis Oral LD50 (rat) mg/kg Category 4 Based on Ingredients Dermal LD50 (rabbit) mg/kg Not Classified Based on Ingredients Inhalation LD50 mg/l (dust) Not Classified Based on Ingredients Skin Irritation Not Classified Based on Ingredients Eye Irritation Irritant Category 2 Based on Ingredients This product is determined to have an LD50 Oral, rat of 1464 mg/kg based on the individual ingredients amounts in the composition as a whole based on calculation outlined in 29 CFR Hazard Communications Standard Subsection A.1.3 Eye Contact: Avoid contact with the eyes. May cause serious eye irritation on direct contact. Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation on prolonged or repeated direct contact. Ingestion: May cause slight intestinal irritation if large quantities are swallowed. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation if large amounts of dust are inhaled. Chronic Toxicity: None known. None of the ingredients are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen. SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION This product has been approved by the US EPA to carry the Safer Choice logo. For more information go to This product does not contain chlorine bleach, phosphates, borates or EDTA. SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS No components in this product are classified as a hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local, state, provincial and national regulations. Do not dump into any body of water or onto the ground. SECTION 14 TRANSPORTATION Page 4 of 5

5 D.O.T. Shipping Information: Not regulated as a hazardous material for transportation under 49 CFR D.O.T. Hazard Class: Non-hazardous UN Classification: Not regulated SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION This material or all of its components are listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). This material or all of its components are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL). SARA Title 302/304 Hazard Classification: SARA Title 311/312 Hazard Classification: SARA Title 313 extremely toxic substance: None. Not applicable. None. CALIFORNIA Prop 65 None. Canadian Classification system: WHMIS Classification: D2B HMIS Ratings Health 1 Flammability 0 Physical Hazards 0 PPE X Date of Issue: 16 Nov 2017 Superscedes: 11 Oct 2017 Version: 3.0 SECTION 16 ADDITONAL INFORMATION NOTICE TO READER: The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet is provided to best knowledge of Whirlpool Corporation as accurate. No warranty, expressed or implied is made to the continuing accuracy or completedness of this information. It is the responsibility of the user to determine proper use or handling of the material and use the best safety percautions that may be necessary. Since conditions of use are not under our control we discalim all liability with respect to the safe handling of this product. END OF SDS Page 5 of 5